Perseverance Award

Congratulations to Jana and Reese for earning the perserverence award this month. 

Pizza

Just a reminder that if tomorrow is a snow day as well, pizza will be delivered on Friday.

Speeches

Congratulations to Aarush and Lexxi on braving the big stage in the auditorium to present their speeches.  They both did a wonderful job.  Aarush will be going on to represent MCS at the Legion on Sunday.

Winter Carnival

We had a wonderful time on Friday celebrating Winter!

Videos for Forces

As we continue to learn about Forces, we are watching some videos to help explain the concepts.  Below are two, created by band Ok Go, that the students love.

https://youtu.be/LWGJA9i18Co

https://youtu.be/qybUFnY7Y8w

Addition and Subtraction with Regrouping

We have been working on addition and subtraction with regrouping recently.  Students have been using Base Ten materials to help with their understanding.  We have also been learning the traditional method (that most parents probably learned).  Some students are struggling with this skill.  Please review it at home.  Below are some examples.

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Carnaval de MCS - Winter Carnival

Tomorrow the elementary students at MCS will be participating in a Winter Carnival put on by the French department.  Students will be outside for an entire block (90 min), so please be sure they are dressed appropriately.